Plain-English translation of NCT03711890 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This is a diagnostic study testing whether a specialized imaging technique called optical coherence tomography (OCT) can accurately identify pancreatic cancer in tissue samples after surgical removal. Researchers will use this non-invasive imaging method to examine the pancreatic tissue and compare the results with standard laboratory analysis. The goal is to see if this technology can reliably spot early-stage cancer.
Pancreatic cancer can grow inside precancerous growths called IPMNs, and doctors need better ways to detect when cancer has actually developed. If this imaging technique proves accurate, it could eventually help doctors identify pancreatic cancer earlier during surgery or other procedures, leading to better outcomes for patients.
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If you are already having pancreatic surgery, your removed tissue will be examined using the new imaging technique before it goes to the laboratory for standard analysis. The imaging does not harm the tissue and does not change how your sample is processed afterward. Your participation essentially means your surgical tissue will be studied with this new technology in addition to routine testing.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 15, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Enrollment target
~75 participants
Started
March 2019
Primary completion
September 2026
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2026.
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Central contact
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
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